Meeting papers

RESPECTING COMMUNITY
Noosa's wellbeing is at the centre of this Destination Management Plan, with responsible tourism contributing to improved quality of life, connectivity, accessibility and housing amenity.

                                                  LEVEL OF
                                                COMMUNITY           ACTIONS                               OUTPUTS                                                                                                            IMPACTS
                                                                                                                                                          OUTCOMES                                                                                                                               MEASURES
                STRATEGIES                        SUPPORT      How we are going to do      Activities or products achieved during                                                                  Short - medium - long term changes or effectiveness of the
                                                                                                                                            Long-term effects produced by actions.                                                                                                                 High level
                                                (Phase 2 CE)           this                                 project                                                                                             outputs of a program or project.




                                                                                                                                                                                               • Neighbourhoods that are desirable places to live because of
                                                                                                                                                                                               effective management of short-term accommodation and
                                                                                                                                                                                               availability of affordable housing.

1.1                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     • Reduction in STA dwellings in residential zones.
                                                                                                                                                                                               • Neighbourhoods that still reflect Noosa's enduring character, spirit
                                                                      1.1.1                                                              By 2035, neighbourhoods still reflect Noosa’s         and beauty.
Protect our Neighbourhoods by ensuring                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Increase in dwellings transitioning out of STA.
                                                   78%                                                                                   enduring character, spirit and beauty - are
short-term accommodation is appropriately                                               Forward thinking polices and actions that are    desirable places to live because of the               • Neighbourhoods are a joy to live in because they are peaceful and
                                                                      1.1.2                                                                                                                                                                                             • STA reforms through advocacy to State Government.
regulated, managed, and located so that                                                 bold, collaborative and transparent.             effective management of short-term                    respected and maintain strong community connection.
residential amenity and community                                                                                                        accommodation, affordable housing, and
                                                                      1.1.3                                                              strong community connection.                          • More homes available for permanent living.
wellbeing are preserved.
                                                                                                                                                                                               • Increases in affordable worker accommodation.

                                                                                                                                                                                               • Data sharing allows for effective regulation and identifying
                                                                                                                                                                                               unregistered properties operating as STA.

                                                                                                                                                                                               Housing Strategy
                  STRATEGIES                      SUPPORT             ACTIONS                              OUTPUTS                                          OUTCOMES                                                          IMPACTS                                                              MEASURES

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Increased funding to accelerate active transport
                                                                                        Cycling and Walking Strategy                                                                           • Increased Liveability Index scores for walking, cycling and public     infrastructure.
                                                                                        - A connected, safe, attractive, and all                                                               transport in the shire and in high visitor localities
1.2
                                                                      1.2.1             inclusive active transport network that                                                                                                                                         • New and upgraded footpaths, shared paths, bike priority
                                                                                        reflects Noosa's village feel and scale.                                                               • Reduced congestion (extent and duration) in high-traffic demand        lanes and trails.

                                                                      1.2.2                                                              In 2035, the Liveability Index scores for             precincts.
Improve Infrastructure and Transport                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Delivery of active transport infrastructure.
                                                                                                                                         walking, cycling and public transport in the
Solutions and ease congestion by increasing        89%                                  Climate Response Plan                            shire and in high visitor localities is equal to or   • Improved data collection and monitoring via DMP dashboard.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Increased public use of active transport options.
alternatives to cars and making public and                            1.2.3             - Electric vehicle charging stations to be       better than the 2021 baseline.
active transport more reliable, accessible                                              installed at major precincts in all parts of                                                           • Improved travel choice for residents and visitors travelling to our    • Increase funding for transport infrastructure through
and appealing for locals and visitors.                                                  Noosa to encourage EV users to disperse from                                                           high-traffic precincts .                                                 advocacy to State Government.
                                                                      1.2.4             high-traffic areas to other parts of Noosa for
                                                                                        charging.                                                                                              • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions.



                  STRATEGIES                      SUPPORT             ACTIONS                              OUTPUTS                                          OUTCOMES                                                          IMPACTS                                                              MEASURES
                                                                      1.3.1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Trial of dynamic parking solutions.
                                                                                                                                                                                               • Noosa's transport system is renowned for its low impact travel
                                                                      1.3.2                                                                                                                    options                                                                  • Trial of one-way traffic corridor with dedicated bus lane to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        reduce congestion.
                                                                                                                                                                                               • Reduced congestion in high traffic areas
1.3                                                                   1.3.3                                                              By 2035, Noosa's transport system is
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Introduction of new Park & Ride facilities - increases in Park &
                                                   73%                                  Smart parking system implemented in high-        renowned for its low impact travel options
                                                                                                                                                                                               • An improved experience for locals and visitors who are moving          Ride facilities and public transport usage through marketing
                                                                                        demand areas, providing real-time availability   that are encouraging locals and visitors to
Optimise Parking and Traffic Management                               1.3.4                                                                                                                    around Noosa easily and effectively and without their private            and enhanced communication.
                                                                                        and dynamic pricing with concessions for         move around easily and efficiently, helping to
creating fair and efficient access to parking                                                                                            reduce congestion and prioritising resident
                                                                                                                                                                                               vehicles.
                                                                                        workers and community                                                                                                                                                           • Trial of pedestrian zone in Hastings Street.
for locals and reduce congestion in high-
                                                                      1.3.5                                                              access to fair and effective parking.
                                                                                                                                                                                               •Increased uptake of public transport and Park & Ride facilities.
traffic demand areas.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   • Trial Noosa Rewards program to encourage increased use of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Park & Ride and public transport.
                                                                      1.3.6                                                                                                                    • Fairer and more equitable parking in precincts of high-traffic
                                                                                                                                                                                               demand with concessions for residents and workers.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Community sentiment is measured every two years.

                                                                      1.3.7



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